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  • Note 10
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      • Top 10 new features of Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ you should try
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      • Galaxy Note 10 vs Galaxy Note 10+: what are the differences?
  • Note 9
    • Top 9 new features of Galaxy Note 9
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 9 user manual
    • How to use Galaxy Note 9 S Pen?
      • How to use S Pen remote control on Galaxy Note 9?
      • How to change Galaxy Note 9 S Pen nib?
  • Note 8
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 8 User Manual
    • Top 8 new features of Galaxy Note 8
  • Note 7
    • Samsung Galaxy Note 7 User Manual
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    • How to access and use Galaxy Note 7 notification panel?
    • How to manage and use Galaxy Note 7 quick setting buttons?
    • Galaxy Note 7 home screen guide
      • App folders in Galaxy Note 7 home screen
      • Add, use and manage apps in Galaxy Note 7 home screen
      • Use Galaxy Note 7 screen grid to customize app icon size
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 7 indicator icons in status bar
  • Note 5
    • Top 12 new features in Galaxy Note 5 Android Nougat udpate
    • Official Samsung Galaxy Note 5 user manuals with Android Nougat update
    • How to take screenshot on Galaxy Note 5 without using any apps?
    • Galaxy Note 5 layout
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    • Charge Galaxy Note 5 battery
    • Everything about Galaxy Note 5 S Pen
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 screen off memo?
    • Galaxy Note 5 touch screen gestures
    • Galaxy Note 5 home screen
    • How to disable flipboard briefing on Galaxy Note 5?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 apps screen?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 lock screen?
    • How to use app folders on Galaxy Note 5 home screen?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 notification panel?
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 5 status icons and notification icons
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 quick settings?
    • Galaxy Note 5 air command
    • How to add app shortcuts to Galaxy Note 5 air command?
    • How to use scroll capture in Galaxy Note 5?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 5 themes?
    • How to unhide and access Galaxy Note 5 developer options? and how to hide Galaxy Note 5 developer options?
    • Galaxy Note 5 case guide
  • Note 4
    • Galaxy Note 4 Camera Guide
      • How to take photos continuously without reviewing the photos on Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to use volume button to take photos in Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to use voice commands to take photos and record videos on Galaxy Note 4?
      • How to manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera effects?
      • How to set storage location for Galaxy Note 4 camera?
      • How to use Galaxy Note 4 camera burst mode?
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      • How to set picture size and video size for Galaxy Note 4 camera?
      • How to use Galaxy Note 4 video recording modes?
      • How to manage and download Galaxy Note 4 camera modes?
      • Galaxy Note 4 camera modes user guide
    • How to take a screenshot on Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to turn off/on the touch key light (return and recent) on Galaxy Note 4?
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    • How to create app folders on Galaxy Note 4 home screen and app drawer?
    • Galaxy Note 4 case guide
    • How to add widgets to Galaxy Note 4 home screen?
    • How to customize Galaxy Note 4 ringtones?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 download booster?
    • How to create own vibration patterns on Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 finger scanner?
    • How to silence Galaxy Note 4?
    • How to install S Note idea sketch and easy chart on Galaxy Note 4?
    • Meaning of Galaxy Note 4 status icons and notification icons
    • How to use Samsung keyboard?
    • How to use Galaxy Note 4 side key panel?
    • How to enable and access Galaxy Note 4 air command?
    • How to customize Galaxy Note 4 notification tone?
    • Galaxy Note 4 S View Flip Cover Guide
  • Manual
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Is LG Optimus G Pro an Alternative to Galaxy Note 2?

By Simon Leave a Comment · First published on: March 22, 2013 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

galaxy-note2-vs-lg-optimus-g-proIt is not a secret that LG wants to step into the phablet market which is dominated by Samsung’s 5.3″ Galaxy Note and 5.5″ Galaxy Note 2. The 5″ rectangle slab, Optimus Vu, and Vu 2, announced last year, failed miserably to get into this niche market.

So, this year, LG Optimus G Pro was announced during Mobile World Congress 2013. It will be released in selected regions next month. This time LG gambles on the Optimus G branding. Will it be successful?

The eye-catching feature of this phone is its 5.5″ full HD IPS display. So, the targeted competitor of Optimus G Pro is not Galaxy S3 or recently announced Galaxy S4. LG actually wants this phone to be the alternative of Galaxy Note 2.

From the timing of the announcement, it can be easily deduced that  Galaxy Note 2 is the target. By releasing a handset in the middle of Galaxy Note 2 and the coming Note 3, Optimus G Pro can get about 6-month lead in hardware specifications against Note 2.

LG recently started to know how to design a great Android phone after they worked with Google for the Nexus 4. LG then transformed Nexus 4 into Optimus G, which is the most successful Android phone LG ever made.

Design and build quality

From the exterior, Optimus G Pro likes  a sibling of Galaxy Note 2. It is totally different from Optimus Vu or  Optimus G. Physical home button and two capacitive buttons for menu and back are similarly placed like that in  Galaxy Note 2. However, Optimus G Pro has slightly smaller side bezels.

For the back, LG also abandoned  the all-glass design spotted  in Optimus G. Plastic was chosen for Optimus G Pro. The build quality is similar to Note 2.

One thing that some people may like in Optimus G Pro is the Q Button. This is a dedicated button in the left side.  You can configure any  (but only one) app for this button. Of course, you can configure it as a camera button, just like many …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note Guides, Galaxy Note News Tagged With: AMOLED, Android, Android 5.0, camera, display, dual camera, dual shoot, galaxy note, galaxy note 2, Galaxy S4, IPS, Jelly Bean, Key Lime Pie, LG, multi window, Optimus G, Optimus G Pro, Q Memo, Q Slide, S Memo, S Note, S Pen, samsung, TouchWiz, video

Galaxy Note 8.0: the largest smartphone in the history!

By Galaxy Note 8 Comments · First published on: February 25, 2013 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

Galaxy Note family now has a new member: Galaxy Note 8.0.

galaxy-note-8It is different from Galaxy Note 10.1, which is clearly a tablet. It is simply a larger version of Galaxy Note 2, a giant phone.

So, this is a smartphone, at least, not a pure tablet. This can be easily identified by: 1). an earpiece and, 2).the iconic Home button and two navigation keys.

The major difference to Galaxy Note 2 is the odd location of the speaker. In Galaxy Note 8.0, it is in the bottom, not on the back. Designer may come from the Mars.

Specification wise, this is surely not a top-notch smartphone or tablet. It is merely a not-so-bad device, based on today’s standard. Under the hood, you get a 1.6GHz quad-core A9 processor (it should be a Exynos 4XXXX), a 2GB RAM, a 1280*800 PLS display, a 16/32GB storage, a 4600mAh battery.

The weight is only 338g, thanks to its full plastic exterior, except display and bezel. Typical Samsung style.

The good news for Galaxy Note and Note 2 users is now you finally can use S Pen  for the menu and back buttons. You also get a new reading mode to make your reading more comfortable.

The bad news is it runs on Jelly Bean 4.1.2 (just like most Note 2 and Note 10.1), not the latest 4.2.2. Disappointed, although you will very likely get the update later.

More disappointed, the battery is not removable.

The most disappointed: the main camera has no flash. So you can guess its quality. The 5MP tag reminds you the price is not in the cheap side.

However, if you compare this giant phablet with the tablet with similar form factor (e.g., iPad mini). It is actually quite decent.

So, the imaginary competitor of this Galaxy Note 8.0 is not smartphones, but 7-8″ tablets.

Samsung probably hopes this giant phone will be the king or queen in this form factor. This could have been true if the specifications were slightly elevated.

It looks stupid to hold this giant phone near …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Stories Tagged With: Android, camera, Exynos, galaxy note, galaxy note 10.1, galaxy note 2, galaxy note 8.0, Jelly Bean, phablet, S Pen, samsung, smartphone, tablet

Top 10 expected features in Jelly Bean 4.1 update for Galaxy Note

By Galaxy Note 26 Comments · First published on: November 20, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

jb-new-logoWe all know Samsung has been working on Jelly Bean (4.1) update for Galaxy Note, although this Korean company never officially confirm or announce this update. The information we have is the update may be rolled out as early as in December. and most users will get it in Q1/2013. There is no information on Jelly Bean 4.2 update yet.

Anyway, the waiting is almost over. Now, let’s list the top 10 anticipated features in this Jelly Bean 4.,1 update for our more-than-one-year-old Galaxy Note. For Top 10 new features in ICS update, please read this post: https://www.allaboutgalaxynote.com/top-10-new-features-in-galaxy-note-after-ics-update/ 

All these features are available on Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 8.0 already.

1. Faster, smoother, and more responsive as claimed by Google

Thanks to Project Butter, one major improvement in Jelly Bean is the performance: faster, smoother and more responsive. Of course, I guess Samsung’s TouchViz UI may degrade the performance a bit. Some carriers’ bloatware may also have negative impact on the performance.

But overall, we should notice significant performance improvement.

2. Google Now

It is a shame that Google Now has not got sufficient attention. Google Now is a true innovation on getting relevant information on a mobile device. It makes you the master, not the salve, of the information. Just as claimed by Google, Google Now gets you just the right information at just the right time. If you do not have any Jelly Bean devices now, you may get more info on the Google Now offical site

3. Multi Window

Yes, you can run two apps side by side. Although very limited apps are compatible with multi window at this time, it is a really nice feature for a 5.3″ screen. Of course, this feature is best for Galaxy Note’s bigger brother Note 10.1.

4. Offline voice typing

In Jelly Bean, a new embedded speech recognizer lets you use Voice Typing even when you don’t have an Internet connection.

5. New notification system

The notification system will have significant improvements: more info and more controls. Notifications from the …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note Guides, Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Reviews Tagged With: 4.1, air view, Android, direct call, galaxy note, galaxy note 10.1, galaxy note 2, Google Now, Jelly Bean, multi window, photo note, S Note, S Pen, smart stay, update, voice typing

Galaxy Note 2: the first Jelly Bean phone will reach your hands as early as this October

By Galaxy Note 13 Comments · First published on: August 30, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

GALAXY-Note-IIAs rumored  (or expected), Samsung announced the second generation of Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, at IFA 2012 yesterday. Now, the first Jenny Bean(out of box, not through update) phone.

So, here is a short list of changes (from Galaxy  Note to Galaxy Note 2):

  1. Jelly Bean  (aka, Android 4.1), vs Ginger Bread (Android 2.3). So Galaxy Note is the first Jelly Bean phone.
  2. 5.5 inch display, vs 5.3 inch
  3. 16:9 ratio (1280*720, HD), vs 16:10 *1280*800, WXGA)
  4. Quad core 1.6GHz CPU, vs dual core 1.4GHz or 1.5 GHz
  5. 2GB RAM, vs 1GB RAM;
  6. dimension: 146.9 x 83 x 9.7 mm, vs 151.1 x 80.5x 9.4mm
  7. 3100mAh battery, vs 2500mAh
  8. NFC is included, vs optional
  9. Bluetooth 4.0, vs 3.0
  10. New S Pen, longer, thicker
  11. New feature: Screen Recorder (record a whole sequence of actions taken on their screen). most useful!!!
  12. New feature: Popup Note (open an S Note instantly as a pop-up window anywhere on the screen)
  13. New feature: Quick Command ( quickly activate frequently used apps with the S Pen)
  14. New feature: Easy Clip (quickly outline and crop certain kinds of content on the screen)
  15. New feature: Idea Visualizer ( provides illustration images that match the handwritten keywords), too fancy!!
We hope Samsung will port some of these features into Galaxy Note!!!
The shipment will start from October. So, just wait one month, you may start to try.
What do you think about this new generation of Galaxy Note?
Here is the full press release. For your reading pleasure, I quote it below.
Be Creative, Be Expressive with the GALAXY Note II
August 29,  2012

 

The most powerful smartphone sparks everyone’s creative inspirations
BERLIN, Germany – August 29,  2012 – At the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event held today at IFA, in Berlin, Samsung introduced the GALAXY Note II, a whole new level of innovation for the GALAXY Note category. The new Samsung GALAXY Note II enables unique experiences in personalized and expressive content creation, making it the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go creativity.

 

“Last year at IFA, we launched the GALAXY Note, which opened
…

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Reviews Tagged With: Android 2.3, Android 4.0, Android 4.1, battery, cpu, display, galaxy note, galaxy note 2, Jelly Bean, RAM, S Note, S Pen, samsung, super AMO LED

S Note Tutorial: how to use productivity tools

By Simon 211 Comments · First published on: August 24, 2012 · Last Modified on: November 3, 2018

s-note-tutorial-productivity-toolsS Pen is something unique in our Galaxy Note. ICS (aka Android 4.0) update simply made our Note more useful with some new apps specially for S Pen. S Note is one of these new and interesting apps.

However, some Galaxy Note users are not sure how to use S Note, although, Samsung already includes the 6-page S Note tips, 6-page productivity tips, and 6 samples (not sure why Samsung guys like 6, 6=s) in the S Note app.

So, I created this tutorial to give you some idea how to use the productivity tools in S Note.

This tutorial works on all Note devices: Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 8.0.

For Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition, this productivity tools is integrated into S Note app. So in the new S Note app, you can not find this tools directly. Please read this post for more info.

In the 8min 30s video (screen cast with audio), the following topics are covered:

  • 1). start and navigate through S Note;

  • 2). find and use the productivity tools button;

  • 3) handwriting to text;

  • 4). shape match;

  • 5). formula match;

  • 6) export S Note

Enjoy the video.

Tools used to create this video include:

  • Galaxy Note (for sure)
  • openShot  video editor (http://www.openshotvideo.com/, sorry, Linux only)
  • Ashot (capture and cast phone screen from PC, http://www.mightypocket.com/2010/08/android-screenshots-screen-capture-screen-cast/)
  • Super Text To Speech Free app (I tried to Galaxy Note as much as possible, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=alliance.supertexttospeech.android )
  • Blender 3D (used by openShot, http://www.blender.org/ )

More tutorials  for S Note app can be found here in  the S Note guide page.

More tips on Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Note 10.1 can be found in Tips and Tricks page.

Galaxy Note 3 online manual (HTML edition) is available here.

If you want to download the PDF version of Galaxy Note 3, Note Ii, Note 8.0. Note 10.1, or read the PDF version on line, you can find all of them in this User Manual page.…

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note Guides, Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Videos, S Pen Tagged With: Android, app, export, formula matach, galaxy note, handwriting to text, Ice Cream Sandwich, ics, productivity tools, S Note, S Pen, samsung, shape match, tutorial, video, youtube

Top 10 new features in Galaxy Note after ICS update

By Galaxy Note 184 Comments · First published on: July 16, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

After the official release of ICS 4.0.3 update for Galaxy Note  in May and ICS 4.0.4 update last week, some users asked me what the new features are. Thanks to Samsung’s Touch Viz UI, most users will not visually find any changes after the update. Here I prepared the top 10 new features in your Galaxy Note after the ICS update.

Each update fixes some bugs and the performance should be improved, so we usually recommend users to apply the update, although some new problems may be reported, e.g. battery issues, RAM issues. Given the short lifespan (1-3 years) of samrtphones, it is impractical to wait for the perfect firmware.

In this post I will try to introduce you the features. I will create  tutorials for some of these features later.

1. Pop- up play (ICS 4.0.4 update is needed)

pop-up-play-galaxy-notePop up play was debuted on Galaxy S3  last May. In the Googl Play store, there are a few paid apps (e.g., Stick it! (Pop-up Player)) doing the similar job. What it does is quite simple, you can watch your video and use other apps at the same time. The video will be re-sized as thumbnail and you can move it to any locations on your screen. Pretty cool, right?

Of course, only the built-in video player support this. Once the video is open, you can find the re-sizing (or pop up play?) button in the top right corner. If you want to stop the video, just touch the video area and release your finger. If you want to go to full screen, you can long press the home button to get the task manager and open the video player.

Two limitations: 1). the size of the video cannot be adjusted, at lest I did not find any ways to adjust it; 2). If you want to go back to full screen, the video will be played from the beginning, not from where you stop in the pop up play mode. Thanks to julien for correcting me. (Tap the video,  it will go back to the full …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note Guides, Galaxy Note News Tagged With: Android, Android 4.0, browser, chrome, data usage, face unlock, galaxy note, Galaxy S3, Ice Cream Sandwich, ics, My Story, premium suite, S Note, S Pen, samsung, signature unlock, task manager, update, video player

CyanogenMod 9 (Ice Cream Sandwich) for Galaxy Note

By Galaxy Note Leave a Comment · First published on: May 2, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

CyanogenModCyanogenMod is an aftermarket firmware distribution and CyanogenMod 9 is for  Android 4.0 (ICS). Now, there is a mostly workable distribution for Galaxy Note with S Pen support.

According the dedicated  forum thread of CyanogenMod 9 for Galaxy Note in XDA-Developers, almost everything works  except:

  • FM radio (CyanogenMod 9 does not have FM Radio support for any devices)
  • Speakerphone
  • DSP Manager
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)

The good thing is the firmware works for both international version of Galaxy Note and the AT&T version.

Of course, CyanogenMod is for geeks and nerds. For most users, we are still waiting for the official ICS update for Galaxy Note due in this quarter (within less than 2 months if Samsung can keep the words.)…

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Stories Tagged With: Android, AT&T, CyanogenMod, firmware, galaxy note, Ice Cream Sandwich, MHL, radio, S Pen, samsung, smartphone, USB OTG

Ice Cream Sandwich will goes to Galaxy Note in Q2 of 2012

By Galaxy Note 5 Comments · First published on: March 26, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

Samsung-GALAXY-Note-ics-update-android-4In February, we reported that Galaxy Note probably would get the Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS, aka, Android 4.0) update in March (together with Galaxy SII).

Obviously, Samsung missed the target. Galaxy SII users in Europe and some other regions started to receive ICS update about two weeks ago. Nothing for Galaxy Note users.

Last week, Samsung officially pushed the date to Q2. So, your waiting time should vary from one week to one week plus 3 months. Usually, when a phone manufacturer tells in Q2, it usually means June; it seldom means April.

The good news is that Samsung will bundle the S-Pen “Premium Suite” Apps together with your delicious ICS. You may watch the preview video of this  “Premium Suite” on Youtube. It is not so bad, anyway.

 

 

 …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Stories Tagged With: Android, app, Europe, galaxy note, galaxy SII, Ice Cream Sandwich, S Pen, samsung, update

Samsung announced the big brother of Galaxy Note: Galaxy Note 10.1

By Galaxy Note 2 Comments · First published on: February 27, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

samsung-galaxy-note-10-1For those who complaining the (over)size of Galaxy Note, Samsung listened, and will give you an even bigger Note. It is Galaxy Note 10.1.

With a 10.1″ display, Galaxy Note 10.1 is obviously in the tablet camp. Although it comes with 3G (no LTE) connectivity, you probably will not use it as a phone: you cannot put it in a pocket unless you are a bank robber.

What differs this device from other tablet is its S Pen, and associated software and apps. The press release is lengthy, but the key point is clear: S Pen and the resulted productivity and entertainment.

Comparing this device with smartphone is not relevant. But compared to the 5.3″ Galaxy Note, the major difference is size (about four time larger) and Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), which will be probably available on Galaxy Note in just a few days.

Finally, we see a really innovative tablet among Android camp, following the revolutionary phone.

If you feel the 5.3” Note is too small, you have a choice now.

If you feel the 5.3″ is too large for a phone, now Samsung makes it larger. Your only option is crawl back to 3.5″, and enjoy the fruity toy.

 …

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Reviews, Galaxy Note Stories Tagged With: 3G, Android, galaxy note, Ice Cream Sandwich, LTE, S Pen, samsung, smartphone, tablet

List of latest Galaxy Note reviews

By Galaxy Note 4 Comments · First published on: February 20, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 14, 2013

As Samsung Galaxy Note is heading to the US market, a lot of reviews for US (AT&T) version of this phone were published last week. Here we compiled a list of such reviews from CNET, PCWorld, engadget, phandroid, Android Community, as well as a negative review (seldom get) from Los Angeles Times.

1. Review from CNET by Jessica Dolcourt

cnet-galaxy-note-reviewGalaxy Note got a quite good review on performance, phone quality, 4G LTE connectivity, 5.3″ display, and the camera. The editor’s major concerns are: 1). the S pen is too small and 2). the size of this device may be awkwardly large for some people to fit into pocket.

So, the conclusion is:

The good: The Samsung Galaxy Note’s 5.3-inch HD screen is ideal for showcasing multimedia. It has 4G LTE, a great 8-megapixel camera, and a souped-up S Pen stylus that brings new ways to interact with your phone.

The bad: The Galaxy Note’s S Pen is small, has a delayed response, and requires a little training to use. The phone will be awkwardly large for some, and it doesn’t fit easily into pockets.

The bottom line: With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens XL will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will just simply be too big.

Read full review here.

2. Review from PCWordl by Ginny Mies

galaxy-note-review-from-pcworldThe review is quite positive. The reviewer dived into some aspects that other reviewers overlooked, e.g., Samsung’s TouchWiz UI, S Memo. The reviewer’s major concern is the lack of apps for S Pen. Spot on. The conclusion is unique and impressive, but not for everyone.

 

Pros

  • Large, bright display
  • Snappy performance
  • Pen works well with user interface

Cons

  • A bit too large for a phone
  • Not enough apps support the pen

Bottom Line
With its large display and stylus-like pen, the Samsung Galaxy Note is a refreshing departure from the smartphone pack, but its design

…

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Filed Under: Galaxy Note Guides, Galaxy Note News, Galaxy Note Reviews Tagged With: Android, Android Community, AT&T, CNET, Engadget, galaxy note, Gingerbread, Ice Cream Sandwich, Los Angeles Times, PCWorld, performance, phandroid, review, S Pen, samsung, US

3 fast ways to create screenshot in Galaxy Note (Note II, Note 3 and Note 8.0 as well) without using any apps

You have different ways to take screenshot on your Galaxy Note devices.

By Galaxy Note 57 Comments · First published on: February 14, 2012 · Last Modified on: September 25, 2015

Update:  you can also use these 3 methods to take screenshot on your Samsung Galaxy note 3 and Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition. The methods works on all Galaxy Note family products.

Update 2: for Galaxy Note 4, the S pen method does not work. Please check this guide on how to take a screenshot on Galaxy Note 4.

Update 3: Galaxy Note 5 introduced a few nice features to make it even easier to take screenshot on Galaxy Note 5. You can even take screenshot that covers multiple screens.  Please follow this guide to take screenshot on Galaxy Note 5. 

Update 4: If you want to use the scroll capture feature (one screenshot covering multiple screens) in Galaxy Note 5, please follow this scroll capture guide.

yes, there are a lot of screenshot apps in the Android market (Play Store). But do you know you do not need any of them in your Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note II, Galaxy Note 10.1 and Galaxy Note 8.0 to take a screenshot? The following 3 methods are also applicable for Samsung Galaxy Note 3, Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 edition.

With Galaxy Note, you have three different ways to take screenshot.

Method 1: use S pen

Holding the S pen button, then tap and hold to the screen. This is unique to Galaxy note. Other two methods apply to Galaxy S II and a few other Galaxy models. But this method need S pen, so it is exclusive to Galaxy Note. The best thing about this method is that  after the screenshot is captured, you are prompt to edit this screenshot (as you are holding S Pen now). Quite smart design!

Method 2: use Home Key + Power Key

Tapping and holding Home key and the Power/Lock key simultaneously. In the practical operation, you can  press and hold the Home key first, then quickly press the Power key.  This method  is mentioned in the Galaxy SII’s manual, but not in Galaxy Note’s manual. But anyway, it works. Actually it works on most Samsung Android phones.

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RSS Galaxy S21 Guides

  • How to use Galaxy S21 camera quick launch?
  • How to charge Galaxy S21 battery properly?
  • Layout of Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra
  • How to migrate to Galaxy S21 with Samsung Smart Switch?
  • Galaxy S21 vs Galaxy S21+ vs Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Top 6 disappointments of Galaxy S21 Ultra
  • Official Samsung Galaxy S21 User Manual

RSS Galaxy S20 Guides

  • How to Use Enhanced Processing on Galaxy S20 with Android 11 update?
  • How to access, use, and customise widgets on Galaxy S20 lock screen and AOD screen with Android 11 update for Galaxy S20?
  • How to update Galaxy S20 to Android 11?
  • How to use Galaxy S20 lockdown mode?
  • Top 11 new features in Galaxy S20 Android 11 update

RSS Galaxy S10 Guides

  • Top 10 new features in Android 10 update for Galaxy S10
  • Top 5 new features added in Galaxy S10 September Update
  • How to move apps to the micro SD card to free phone storage on Galaxy S10 ?
  • Galaxy S10 wireless charging guide
  • How to use app folders on Galaxy S10 Home screen and Apps screen?
  • How to enable and use Galaxy S10 developer options?

RSS Galaxy S9 Guides

  • How to use Bixby quick commands on Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, Note 8, and Note 9 with the Android Pie update?
  • How to remap Bixby button on Galaxy S9 and S9+ after updating to Android Pie?
  • How to use the rotation toggle to change and lock screen orientation in Android Pie update for Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus?
  • How to update Galaxy S9 or S9 Plus to Android Pie (Android 9)?
  • How to use Samsung DeX Station for Galaxy S9, S9+, S8, S8+, Note 8 and Note 9?
  • Samsung DeX Station vs Samsung DeX Pad vs Samsung DeX cable
  • How to use Multi Window on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use super slow motion mode (super Slow-mo) on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to use adapt sound on Galaxy S9 and S9+?
  • How to reset Galaxy S9 and S9+? What is Galaxy S9 factory data reset?

RSS Headphone Guide Pro

  • Galaxy Buds Pro vs Galaxy Buds Live: what’s new in Galaxy Buds Pro?
  • Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus vs Apple AirPods Pro
  • A Complete Guide for Jabra Elite Sport
  • 5 best new features and improvements of Galaxy Buds Plus (Galaxy Buds+ vs Galaxy Buds)
  • Top 10 new features of AirPods Pro (vs AirPods 2)
  • How to use Samsung Galaxy Buds and Galaxy Buds+?

RSS Google Home Guides

  • How to control Nest Audio?
  • How to Factory Data Reset Nest Audio?
  • Nest Audio Guides
  • Google Nest Mini vs Home Mini: what’s new and what’s not changed?
  • How to connect Google Home to a Bluetooth speaker?
  • Meaning of Google Home Mini LED lights and Google Home Max LED lights
  • How to use touch control for Google Home Mini?
  • How to reset Google Home Mini?

RSS Android Guides

  • How to use notification history and notification logs in Android 11?
  • How to use native screen recorder in Android 11?
  • How to use dark theme scheduling in Android 11?
  • How to play Android 11 Easter Egg game (Android Neko Cat game)?
  • How To Use Live Caption in Android 10 and Android 11
  • Android 11 Guides
  • Top 11 new features of Android 11
  • How to share Wi-Fi using QR codes in Android 10?
  • How to use navigation gestures in Android 10?
  • How to Use Location Access Control in Android 10?

RSS Galaxy S8 Guides

  • How to use the new features in Android Pie update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • How to use app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 Home screen in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • Use notification dots/notification number badge in Galaxy S8 Android Oreo update
  • How to Install Galaxy S8 Android Oreo Update for Galaxy S8 and S8+?
  • New status icons in Android Oreo update for Galaxy S8 and S8+

RSS Moto G Guide

  • Moto G8 vs Moto G8 Power vs Moto G8 Power Lite vs Moto G Power vs Moto G Stylus vs Moto G Pro vs Moto G fast: What are the differences?
  • Moto G8 User Manual for Moto G8 Plus and Moto G8 Play
  • Moto G8 Plus vs Moto G8 Play: Differences and common features
  • Official Moto G7 user manual
  • Moto G7 vs Moto G7 Play vs Moto G7 Plus vs Moto G7 Power: what are the differences?

RSS Moto X Phone

  • Official Moto X4 User manual (User guide for Moto X 4th Gen , Moto X 2017)
  • What’s new in Android Marshmallow update for Moto X (Moto X 2015, Moto X 2014, Moto X Style and Moto X Pure edition)?
  • Top 5 new features in Moto X 2015 (Moto X Style, Moto X Pure edition and Moto X Play) vs Moto X 2014

RSS Moto E Guide

  • How to use Moto E6 camera?
  • How to use SIM cards on Moto E6, E6 Plus, E6 Play, and E6s 2020?
  • How to remove Moto E6 back cover (including Moto E6, Moto E6 Plus, Moto E6 Play)?

RSS Kindle Fire For Kids Guide

  • The ultimate guide of USB-C fast charging on Fire HD 10 2019, Fire HD 8 2020, and Fire HD 8 Plus
  • Fire HD 8 Plus (2020) vs Fire HD 8 2020 (10th Gen) vs Fire HD 8 2018 (8th Gen)
  • How to use the micro SD card on Fire HD 10 2019 (9th Gen), Fire HD 8 (8th and 10th Gen) and Fire 7 (9th Gen)?

RSS All About Chromecast

  • How to use Chromecast Ultra to stream 4K contents?
  • How to play games on Chromecast from mobile devices (Android and iOS)?
  • How to factory data reset Chromecast Audio?

RSS Galaxy S6 Guide

  • How to disable multi window in Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+?
  • Changes on using fingerprint to unlock Galaxy S6 in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, S6 edge and S6 edge+
  • Top 10 new features in Android Marshmallow update for Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and S6 edge+

RSS Galaxy S7 Guides

  • How to change screen resolution of Galaxy S7 and S7 after Android Nougat update?
  • How to use screen zoom to adjust the size of icons, notifications, and lock screen keypads in Android Nougat update for Galaxy S7 and S7 edge?
  • How to use volume key to take photos in Galaxy S7 camera app?
  • How to use Galaxy S7 camera voice control?
  • 5 different shooting methods to take selfie on Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge

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RSS Samsung Galaxy S4

  • Samsung Galaxy S4 User Manual in Japanese (日本語)
  • Galaxy S4 User Manual and Handbook in Norwegian (Norsk)

RSS Galaxy S5 Guide

  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop Update Guide
  • Samsung Galaxy S5 Android Lollipop User Guide (PDF)
  • How to use Galaxy S5 camera to take photos continuously without reviewing photos taken in Gallery app?

RSS Chinese Classical Music

  • How to Cast Chinese Music Radio to Chromecast or Google Home?
  • 十面埋伏 (Ambushed,Pipa,琵琶曲,Shi Mian Mai Fu)
  • 高山流水(High Mountain and Running River, Gao Shan Liu Shui, Guzheng, 古筝曲)
  • Meet in Yurt(敖包相会, Ao Bao Xiang Hui,Hulusi,葫芦丝)

RSS Drive In Singapore

  • Top 5 rules of driving in Singapore safely and legally during COVID-19 Circuit Breaker period
  • Understand COE Price by 10 Simple Questions
  • How to convert a foreign driving license to a Singapore driving license?
  • How to get a Touch ‘n Go card as a Singapore driver?
  • What is covered in the car warranty in Singapore? What is not?
  • What is the Singapore Road Speed Limit?
  • How to register, collect and use Malaysia Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP)?
  • Why are cars in Singapore are so expensive?
  • Drive to Malaysia
  • Car Maintenance and Servicing in Singapore

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